Topic: drought

Lake Mead
Research | September 26, 2022

Record of past volcanic eruptions — and potential hazards to health — revealed by low water levels at dwindling local tap source.

Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System facility
Research | November 8, 2016

Director of UNLV's Center for Energy Research Robert Boehm helps make serious improvements that cut down on desert solar power plant's use of water.

Lake Mead
Business and Community | July 19, 2016

Why two Saltman Center experts say mediation is key to resolving the water woes of the American West.

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Research | October 2, 2012

Geoscience grad student's work help people in remote areas of Ghana manage water resources.

Lake Mead
Research | April 2, 2010

While drought conditions in the West continue to produce record drops in water levels at Lake Mead, a rising tide of research at UNLV seeks to address some of the region's most pressing water issues.

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Research | February 3, 2010

Wetter conditions could increase water storage in Lake Mead by nine to 48 Percent within two years.